It is extremely important to understand the factors in deciding bail prior to your court date. Bail is governed by the Bail Schedule for the respective county in which the crime is alleged to have occurred. Factors in the setting of bail are controlled by the California Penal Code Section 1275. Factors in reducing, increasing… Continue Reading
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI and are ordered to appear in the Metropolitan Courthouse in downtown L.A., then you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. If arrested for a DUI you generally have 10 (TEN!) calendar days from the date of your arrest to request… Continue Reading
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay… Continue Reading
DMV Court Codes for LA County Traffic Tickets For some reason DMV court codes are one of the more closely guarded secrets in the California traffic court system. Many DMV employees and traffic court clerks treat the handbook as some sort of holy grail that can not be shared with the public eye. … Continue Reading
Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money. Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer. I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of… Continue Reading